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Welcome to the North Charleston Arts District

(Within the Venture X Complex)

4900 O'Hear Ave Suites 100 & 200

(Park Circle) North Charleston, South Carolina 29405

By Appointment Only 

Where Heritage Meets Creative Expression.

Welcome to the beating heart of North Charleston’s cultural renaissance. Founded by artist, author, and visionary Okeeba Jubalo, the North Charleston Arts District is more than just a destination—it’s a living, breathing movement.

We are a vibrant sanctuary where history is honored, local talent is magnified, and the global arts community converges. From soul-stirring galleries and dynamic studio spaces to community-driven economic empowerment, we are redefining what it means to create, collaborate, and thrive in the Lowcountry.

 

Our Vision & Mission

"Art is not just what we create; it is the economic and cultural foundation upon which we build our future."

— Okeeba Jubalo, Founder

  • Preserve the Culture: We champion the rich, diverse history of North Charleston, ensuring that local narratives and marginalized voices are given a permanent, prominent stage.

  • Empower the Artist: We provide creators with the physical space, resources, and business acumen needed to turn artistic passion into sustainable economic success.

  • Engage the Community: Through world-class exhibitions, public art installations, and educational programming, we bridge the gap between elite art and everyday people.

Experience the District

Whether you are an avid collector, a curious neighbor, or a creator looking for your next creative home, there is a place for you here.

 

The Galleries & Studios

Explore a curated rotation of powerful contemporary art, featuring groundbreaking work from regional African American artists, international creators, and the Lowcountry's brightest rising stars. Watch inspiration happen in real-time inside our open-format artist studios.

Creative Co-Working & Incubation

Founded on the principle of creative entrepreneurship, our district offers spaces designed for designers, writers, filmmakers, and digital creators to collaborate, network, and scale their businesses.

Community & Cultural Events

From intimate artist talks and live poetry slams to art fairs and seasonal art walks, our calendar is packed with events that inspire dialogue, spark joy, and unite the community.

Meet the Founder: Okeeba Jubalo

Okeeba Jubalo is a visionary cultural architect, master multidisciplinary artist, and executive whose work bridges fine art, high-impact branding, and transformative community development. As the driving force behind the North Charleston Arts District, Jubalo operates with a decisive mandate: leveraging art not merely as aesthetic expression, but as an economic engine for cultural and civic revitalization.

With over three decades of trailblazing leadership across Atlanta, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina, Jubalo moves seamlessly between the studio and the boardroom. As Founder and Executive Creative Director of NobleSol Art Group, he has shaped commanding visual identities and marketing campaigns for landmark institutions, including the City of Atlanta, the Morehouse College National Alumni Association, and the Los Angeles Sparks. His influence extends across media and publishing as the creator of foundational platforms including Young Black Entrepreneur Magazine, The Charleston Compass Quarterly Magazine, and The Park Circle Quarterly Magazine.

A prolific fine artist, curator, and creative executive, Jubalo returned to his hometown in 2021 to ignite a modern cultural renaissance. Through the establishment of the Okeeba Jubalo Gallery and the annual Global Art Fair, he has positioned North Charleston as an undeniable epicenter for contemporary African-American arts and creative enterprise. Rooted in heritage and executed with uncompromising precision, Jubalo’s work continues to build enduring platforms that honor community history while boldly funding its future.

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Meet the Team

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Executive Creative Director & Founder

OKEEBA JUBALO

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EA & Lead Editorial Writer

NAILAH HERBERT

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Executive Digital Director

JOHNNY CLARKSON

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thelongwayhome

The Long Way Home is an exploration of generational talent Okeeba Jubalo’s story, exploring his challenging upbringing within his hometown of North Charleston, South Carolina. After nearly thirty years away from home, traveling, and pushing

the limits as a visionary and industry pioneer, he has now returned to the Lowcountry.

Okeeba Jubalo has a keen focus on elevating his community into a world-class city. 

Get to know the man behind the movement to build a new North Charleston.

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Education

The Art Institute of Atlanta, Visual Communications 1996

University of Louisville, PAS 2007

Spring Forward Exhibition

Group Exhibition

April 2025

North Charleston, South Carolina 

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

Excellence 365

Group Exhibition

Dec 2024

Atlanta, Georgia

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

The Global Art Fair

Group Exhibition

October 2024

North Charleston, South Carolina 

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

2023 TEDxCharleston

Featured Artist

March 2023

Charleston, SC

Charleston & Friends Exhibition

Group Exhibition

June 2023

North Charleston, South Carolina 

Okeeba Jubalo Gallery

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

Spring Forward Exhibition

Group Exhibition

March 2023

North Charleston, South Carolina 

Okeeba Jubalo Gallery

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

Excellence 365 Exhibition

Group Exhibition

Feb 2023

Atlanta, Georgia 

Neiman Marcus

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

The Atlanta & Friends Exhibition

Group Exhibition

Jan 2023

Atlanta, Georgia 

Okeeba Jubalo Gallery

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

Masculinity Exhibition

Group Exhibition

July 2022

North Charleston, South Carolina 

Okeeba Jubalo Gallery

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

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Charleston Arts & Culture Weekend

Group Exhibition

February 2021

Charleston & North Charleston, South Carolina 

Okeeba Jubalo Gallery

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

Strange Fruit

Group Exhibition

Oct 2020

September Gray Art Gallery

Atlanta, Georgia 

Curated by September Gray & Okeeba Jubalo

 

ATLANTA: Our Home. Our Artists. Our Legacy.

Group Exhibition

Feb 2020

Avation Cultural Arts Center

Atlanta, Georgia

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo & Tisha Smith 

The New Masculinity Exhibition

Group Exhibition

Nov 2020

Atlanta, Georgia

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

 

ATLANTA: Our Home. Our Artists. Our Legacy.

Group Exhibition

Aug 2019

Juhl LV

Las Vegas, Nevada

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

ATLANTA: Our Home. Our Artists. Our Legacy.

Group Exhibition

June 2019

The DC Jazz fest

Washington, D.C.

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

ATLANTA: Our Home. Our Artists. Our Legacy.

Group Exhibition

Feb 2019

September Gray Art Gallery

Atlanta, Georgia

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

NBAF 30th Anniversary Gala

Group Exhibition

2018

Atlanta, Georgia 

  

If Not Now...When?

@ September Gray Art Gallery

Group Exhibition

2018

Atlanta, Georgia

Curated by September Gray & Okeeba Jubalo

The Dirty Dozen: Jim Crow Fantasies

@ Westside Cultural Arts Center 

Solo Exhibition

2017

Atlanta, Georgia

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

The Dirty Dozen: American Tells

@ September Gray Art Gallery 

(solo) 2015

Atlanta, Georgia

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

Visibility @ Bloomingdales 

(group) 2015

Atlanta, Georgia

The A-List @ The W Atlanta 

(group) 2014

Atlanta, Georgia

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

 Fine Art + Fashion (National Black Arts Festival)

@ Neiman Marcus 

(group) 2011 

Atlanta, Georgia

 

Return of The Kings @ Vaknin Gallery 

(group) 2008 

Atlanta, Georgia

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

 

Paint in The Pods @ The Sun Dial 

(group) 2008

Atlanta, Georgia

The A-List @ Renaissance Walk 

(group) 2008

Atlanta, Georgia

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

Embrace: National Black Arts Festival 

(group) 2007

Atlanta, Georgia

 

Art Papers Art Auction @ Soho Myriad 

(group) 2007

Atlanta, Georgia

Words & Art @ Swan Coach House 

(group) 2001

Atlanta, Georgia

The Flame That Burned The Building Down

@ K Modern 

(solo) 2001

Atlanta, Georgia

Curated by Okeeba Jubalo

Art Papers Auction 

(group) 2001

Atlanta, Georgia

 

Sketches @Swan Coach House 

(group) 2001

Atlanta, Georgia

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